Career Conversions Blog

Are you currently pursuing a promotion or some sort of change in your career to reap the rewards of success? And – What exactly does “Success” mean? Success is defined as the achievement of something desired, planned or attempted, which obviously can only imply that Success means... Read More

 “There is truth in the expression that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. And the passion that drives hard work comes from doing something you really love”. That is a statement by Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin, Chairman, President and CEO in a recent... Read More

Are you established in your career, but feel stuck or unsure of what the next step will be? Join Westward Financial in hosting Trish Dervin, CCMC of Career Conversions and Keith Kassel of Axxiom Franchise Advisors Limited seating – Register Now Wednesday December 17, 2014 5:30... Read More

So you wonder what employers want to know when they ask behavioral interview questions. Let me introduce you to a great article in the Wall Street Journal today entitled, “Bosses Seek Critical Thinking, but What Is It?”, by Melissa Korn. There is much controversy about the... Read More

Are you engaged in or contemplating a career change? Maybe you are thinking about a new job, a promotion, or a whole new career? If you are, I encourage you to explore who YOU are first.  Have you ever heard of “Career Reconnaissance”? The word “reconnaissance” comes... Read More

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson In his book, THE SLIGHT EDGE, Turning Simple Disciplines INTO Massive Success & Happiness, Jeff Olson writes about how doing small simple daily disciplines everyday will... Read More

  So, you want to get promoted and you believe you should be the one. What would that promotion bring you? How would your life change? Why would having that promotion be rewarding? You know where you are. You know where you WANT to be. What are some of the roadblocks to... Read More

Studies show that more than 80% of the baby boomers are going to continue to work until the age of 70. Therefore there has been an upward trend for changing careers midlife within the last 10 years. I believe this is what is making more and more professionals ask the questio... Read More

Congratulations! All of your job search strategies paid off.  you have an interview. Before you go on your first interview with an organization you need to prepare.  With so much information on the internet you can find websites to research, articles about industries,... Read More

Have you ever been in a place in your life where things just aren’t that great? Maybe you feel stuck in your career, you don’t like the work you are doing, or you feel totally unfulfilled. Whatever it is… it stinks, doesn’t it? How can you manage your career when things are just... Read More